Military Trainer - Modeling and Simulation (M&S) Instructor / Controller - Suffolk, VA

Serco; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

A defense contractor seeks a Military Trainer for Modeling and Simulation in Virginia Beach. The role entails developing and executing military exercises, managing advanced simulation platforms, and ensuring operational readiness. Candidates should possess relevant degrees, at least four years of military experience, and necessary security clearances. This position requires hands-on simulation operation and instruction across various military systems. Interested candidates should apply for this critical support role in enhancing joint training efficiencies.

Qualifications

• Must have an active U.S. Department of War Secret security clearance.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in military training.
• Ability to provide platform instruction effectively.
• Minimum 4 years in a leadership/operational planning role in DoD.
• Experience instructing and operating M&S platforms.
• Willingness to travel CONUS/OCONUS up to 10%.

Responsibilities

• Support development and execution of military exercises.
• Operate military models and simulations during events.
• Validate simulation databases for accurate representation.
• Maintain proficiency in assigned simulation platforms and OPS procedures.
• Support workstation controller operations and supervise gamer augmentees.
• Validate order-of-battle databases for accuracy.
• Maintain opposing force threat binders and replicate adversary TTPs.

Skills

Military training planning

Modeling and simulation operations

Platform instruction experience

Instructor/Controller

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Associate’s degree with 4 years experience

Tools

Air Warfare Simulation (AWSIM)

Joint Conflict and Tactical Simulation (JCATS)

Joint Theater Level Simulation (JTLS)

JSAF

LOTS

Job description

Serco – Military Trainer (Modeling & Simulation) Instructor/Controller (I/C)

Serco is seeking an experienced Military Trainer – Modeling and Simulation (M&S) Instructor / Controller (I/C) to support Combatant Command joint and combined exercises under the Joint Staff J-7 Deputy Directorate for Joint Training and Exercises (DDJTE), Collective Joint Training (CJT) program in Suffolk, Virginia. This position supports the planning, development, and execution of computer‑assisted joint exercises designed to enhance Joint Force operational readiness.

Requirements:

• Active U.S. Department of War (DoW) Secret security clearance with the ability to obtain a Top Secret/SCI clearance.
• U.S. citizenship.
• Bachelor’s Degree (or higher) from an accredited institution or an Associate’s degree with 4 years of related experience, or equivalent technical training and certifications related to M&S.
• Minimum 4 years of experience as a Commissioned Officer, Non‑Commissioned Officer, or DoD civilian equivalent, with experience planning and conducting military training for a Service or Joint/Combined organization.
• Experience providing platform instruction.
• Ability to support Modeling and Simulation Response Cell operations during exercise execution and support component response cells and exercise control group operations.
• Valid U.S. passport (or ability to obtain).
• Ability to work on‑site in Suffolk, Virginia and travel CONUS and OCONUS (10%).

In This Role, You Will

• Support the conceptualization, development, replication, and execution of friendly and opposing force (OPFOR) ground, air, and maritime capabilities through credible modeling and simulation integration during joint exercises.
• Operate and control military models and simulations (M&S) to replicate friendly and adversary forces during joint training events using Joint Live, Virtual, and Constructive (JLVC) federation models, including:
• Air Warfare Simulation (AWSIM)
• Joint Conflict and Tactical Simulation (JCATS)
• JCATS Low Overhead Driver (JLOD)
• Joint Semi‑Automated Forces (JSAF)
• Joint Theater Level Simulation (JTLS)
• Low Overhead Training System (LOTS)
• Serve as a simulation Instructor and Controller, supporting joint training objectives and executing Master Scenario Events List (MSEL) injects during exercise execution.
• Maintain certification and operational proficiency in assigned simulation platforms.
• Support workstation controller operations and supervise gamer augmentees during exercise events.
• Validate simulation unit order‑of‑battle databases to ensure accurate representation of forces.
• Maintain and utilize opposing force threat binders containing adversary land, maritime, and air combat systems.
• Replicate adversary combat systems, tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs), and operational concepts in accordance with current doctrine and intelligence assessments.
• Ensure exercise scenario fidelity aligned with Combatant Command Areas of Responsibility (AORs).

Additional Desired Experience and Skills

• Active U.S. DoD Top Secret / SCI security clearance.
• Hands‑on experience with computer‑assisted exercises model simulation.
• Familiarity with military symbols, operational graphics, joint terminology, joint doctrine, and joint planning processes.
• Experience supporting Joint Staff J‑7 exercises.
• Graduate of Intermediate Service School.
• JLVC environment integration experience.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Serco is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.